Health & Safety, Risk & Security Advisor - Scandinavia

Job title: Health & Safety Advisor - Scandinavia

Location: Stockholm / Hybrid

Hours: Full-time

• Make a tangible cross-border impact: Champion safety culture and compliance across veterinary hospitals and clinics throughout

Scnadinavias, directly supporting teams delivering exceptional animal care.

• Bridge strategy and real-world practice: Work closely with the Senior Health & Safety, Risk & Security Manager to translate

MVHE’s European HSRS framework and national statutory regulations into clear, workable operational routines.

• Collaborate with passionate, diverse teams: Partner directly with country operational directors, clinical leaders, and local

practice managers to embed best-in-class safety standards and proactive risk management.

• Lead dynamic, hands-on safety initiatives: Deliver essential operational safety activities, including interactive clinic

inspections, incident investigations, practical risk assessments, and targeted local training.

• Grow your career across Europe: Expand your professional horizon within Mars Veterinary Health—a purpose-led, international

healthcare network dedicated to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

You will join the Mars Veterinary Health Europe (MVHE) Health, Safety, Risk & Security team, reporting directly to the Senior

Health & Safety, Risk & Security Manager.

In this role, you will hold operational safety responsibility for the Sandinavian region, supporting a varied network of

veterinary hospitals, clinics, and specialist establishments. Working in partnership with local clinical managers, practice staff,

and central functions, you serve as the trusted link between strategic European safety policies and daily clinic operations. The

team operates at a purposeful, agile pace, emphasizing collaborative problem-solving, pragmatic risk controls, and continuous

safety culture improvement across diverse cultural and operational environments.

• Framework Implementation & Operational Advisory: Lead the rollout of health, safety, fire, risk, and security standards across

Scandinavia—providing practical, day-to-day counsel to operational leaders and clinic managers tailored to each facility's

clinical profile.

• Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work: Partner with clinic teams to conduct risk assessments and embed proportionate safe

systems of work and preventive controls that match actual operational exposure.

• Compliance Inspections & Site Visits: Conduct proactive H&S audits, regular compliance reviews, and ad hoc site visits—actively

assisting local teams with gap closure, change management, and facility improvements.

• Incident Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Lead investigations for incidents and near-misses, evaluate accident trends to

capture actionable lessons learned, and implement continuous process enhancements across the region.

• Training Delivery & European Collaboration: Develop and deliver core in-house H&S training programmes, collaborate closely with

European HSRS peers to drive cross-border alignment, and provide regional performance updates to leadership.

• Proven multi-site safety experience: Demonstrated track record in an occupational health and safety role, ideally gained within

veterinary, healthcare, laboratory, or similarly complex multi-site operational settings.

• Recognized professional qualification: Formal health and safety credential appropriate to the Scandinavia (NEBOSH / IOSH or

equivalent local statutory qualification), along with active professional development.

• Strong legislative expertise: In-depth working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and fire safety regulations, with

proven capability in pragmatic compliance implementation; experience managing compliance across Scandinavia is an advantage.

• Cross-cultural communication & influence: Strong interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder-management skills, capable of

building credibility with frontline clinic teams and country leadership alike. Fluency in Swedish and English is required;

Norwegian or Danish language skills are a plus.

• Pragmatic, risk-based mindset: A proactive problem-solver who can prioritize effectively, travel across the region as needed,

and deliver clear, workable controls without unnecessary administrative burden.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR

PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 680 animal hospitals and clinics across 19

European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through

excellent access and patient safety. At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We

believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams

through comprehensive wellbeing programmes, clear development and career paths and a shared passion for delivering exceptional

outcomes in Veterinary care.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to

race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or

any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a

disability, please speak to us. Mars is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such

a request.